Sydney

Exploring Sydney by Harbour Ferry is so convenient to get to places. It really is a comute with view. This photo was taken after taking one of the ferries to Milsons Point wehre also the famous Luna Park is located. You can walk very nicely along the water and enjoy sitting down on one of the many piers.

When taking the Harbor Ferry from Circular Quai to Luna Park trying to avoid yet another rain shower walking across the Harbour Bridge, I was rewarded by this spectacular sight: The Sydney Opera House encircled by a magnificant rainbow.

Walking back from Shelly Beach to the Manly ferry you had this fantastic sight in September 2014. While the sun had disappeared behind the horizon the moon already made its way up into the sky. This was actually shortly before the Mid-Autumn Festival, so it was not a full moon yet.

Walking along the waterfront at Circular Quai right in the center of Sydney I discovered that there was segment missing in the fence along the walkway - in all other parts the circle was closed with a plate. And it is kind of funny as it seems almost as if the city has left it undone for photogrphers to take framed shots of the Opera House.

Walking from Circular Quay to the Sydney Opera House and then onwards through the beautiful Botanical garden you arrive at what is calles Mrs. Macquaries Chair. It is really nothing more than the northern most tip of land reaching into Sydney Harbour but it offers spectacular sunset views of the Harbour Bridge and the Opera House.

Sydney's Central Business District taken from the Botanical Garden shortly after sunset in September 2014. While clouds make for a nice dramatic backdrop for photos from time to time, I really think it is time for some sunshine now!

Having arrived in Sydney one of the first walks I took was across the Harbour Bridge to arrive in time for the sunset at Milsons Point. From there you have magnificent views of the Opera House, the Harbour Bridge and the Skyline of Sydney's business district.

A long exposure photo taken during sunset from the rocks below Mrs Macquaries Chair. I got lucky with the weather as the entire day had showers again and again but for a brief moment I got rewarded while waiting for the sky to clear up just a little bit to let through some last light of the day.

Gotten up early today to be at the Park Hyatt Hotel close to the Harbour Bridge this morning to take photos of the Sydney Opera House at around sunrise. This photo was taken shortly before sunrise and the heavy clouds are painted in this rich dark blue that make the scene kind of surreal.

Walking back to my temporary home at the southern end of Sydney's Hyde Park, I discovered the Archibald Fountain with it's calm waters in the early morning - the sprinklers were not on yet - nicely reflecting the sky, the fountain as well as St. Mary's Cathedral in the background.

A beautiful view marking the end of a beautiful journey with the Sydney Harbor Ferry out of the City Center. Just before going back I took one more photo of the Opera House below the Harbour Bridge and then enjoyed the short journey back to Circular Quay.